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PHOTOS: BHT Foundation Grant Ceremony

Over $75,000 given to LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS organizations

Published

7 years ago

January 26, 2020

BHT Foundation President Nina Love, on left, and the BHT board attend the 2020 grant ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the D.C. Eagle. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Brother, Help Thyself rebranded its name ‘BHT Foundation’ at its annual grant ceremony at the D.C. Eagle on Saturday. BHT gave out $71,500 in grants to local LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS organizations. Non-monetary community service awards were given to Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), LULAC Lambda, Damien Ministries and Jim Slattery. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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A scene from the 2026 World Pride March in Amsterdam. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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